Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
9DB6C2
RGB
157, 182, 194
HSL
199, 23%, 69%
HSB
199, 19%, 76%
CMYK
19, 6, 0, 24
LAB
72, -7, -9
LCH
72, 11, 233
OKLCH
0.76, 0.03, 228
XYZ
40, 45, 57
LUV
72, -14, -13
HWB
199, 62%, 24%
Pantone
5523 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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